Senior Engineer - Protection & Control

Iberdrola; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 106,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Bonuses & incentives

401(k) match 12%

Health, dental & vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The United Illuminating Company, part of Avangrid, seeks a Senior Engineer to design and configure protection and control subsystems across transmission and substation projects. You will support capital construction with robust fault analysis, clear reporting, and strong regulatory program leadership.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in engineering or 3+ years in Protection & Control, plus experience with IEC61850, ASPEN OneLiner, and relay programming.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience or 3 years in Protection & Control.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or technology.
• Experience with ASPEN OneLiner, SEL & GE Relay Programming, IEC61850 Standard, and protection coordination analysis.
• FERC, NERC, NPCC, and state regulations knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of power system analysis, protection fundamentals, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform relay settings design and relay coordination analysis for electric transmission and substation protection systems in support of capital construction programs.
• Lead engineering contractors and consultants performing protection system settings for capital projects.
• Analyze disturbance event operations, ensuring protection schemes perform flawlessly. Develop and deliver clear, impactful fault analysis reports to management, highlighting corrective actions and valuable lessons learned.
• Lead NERC compliance programs applicable to substation assets and act as a subject matter expert during audits.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve issues related to protection and control systems.

Skills

Protection & Control

Relay coordination

Power system analysis

Compliance standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

ASPEN OneLiner

SEL Programming

GE Relay Programming

IEC61850 Standard

Job description

Position Information:Job Title: Senior Engineer - Protection & ControlLocation: Orange, CTSalary Range: $106,000 - $132,500Schedule: Office, 5 days **Job Summary** As part of AVANGRID's engineering team, you will be responsible for the design and configuration of automation, data collection, protection, and control equipment subsystems. You will work on our extensive electric delivery infrastructure, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective completion of projects.**Key Responsibilities**· Perform relay settings design and relay coordination analysis for electric transmission and substation protection systems in support of capital construction programs.· Lead engineering contractors and consultants performing protection system settings for capital projects.· Analyze disturbance event operations, ensuring protection schemes perform flawlessly. Develop and deliver clear, impactful fault analysis reports to management, highlighting corrective actions and valuable lessons learned.· Lead NERC compliance programs applicable to substation assets and act as a subject matter expert during audits.· Collaborate with project teams to resolve issues related to protection and control systems· Represent AVANGRID on regional and national committees.**Required Qualifications**· Minimum 5 years of engineering experience or 3 years in Protection & Control.· Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or technology.· Experience with ASPEN OneLiner, SEL & GE Relay Programming, IEC61850 Standard, and protection coordination analysis.· Familiar with FERC, NERC, NPCC, and state regulations.· Strong knowledge of power system analysis, protection fundamentals, and compliance standards.**Preferred Qualifications**· Registered Professional Engineer or eligibility for certification. **Competencies**· Growth & Continuous Improvement· Initiative & Change· Focused on Results· Customer Centric (internal and/or external)· Communication· Collaboration· Leadership (people managers/leaders)**What We Offer:*** **Competitive benefits and growth opportunities*** **Generous performance‐based bonuses*** **12% 401(k) match*** **Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance*** **Tuition reimbursement*** **Professional development and clear career‐advancement pathways****For more information, please visit:** **Benefits - Avangrid**#LI-Onsite; #LI-CH1**Company:**THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY**Información Movilidad** Tenga en cuenta que cualquier solicitante que no sea ciudadano del país de la vacante estará sujeto al cumplimiento de los requisitos de inmigración aplicables para trabajar legalmente en ese país. Las prácticas y políticas de empleo de AVANGRID están orientadas a la contratación de una plantilla diversa y al mantenimiento de una cultura inclusiva. En AVANGRID ofrecemos oportunidades de empleo y promoción justas y equitativas a todos los empleados y candidatos independientemente de su raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, orientación sexual, edad, estado civil, discapacidad, condición de veterano protegido o cualquier otra condición protegida por la legislación federal, estatal o local. Obtenga más información sobre igualdad en el empleo en este enlace Si usted es una persona con una discapacidad o un veterano discapacitado que no puede utilizar nuestra herramienta en línea para buscar o aplicar a un empleo, puede solicitar una adaptación razonable poniéndose en contacto con nuestro departamento de Recursos Humanos en el 203-499-2777 o en [e-mail]-17-2026**About Avangrid:** Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy for homes and businesses across the nation through service, innovation, and continued investments by expanding grid infrastructure and energy generation projects. Avangrid has offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and Oregon, including operations in 23 states with approximately $47 billion in assets, and has two primary lines of business: networks and power. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.3 million customers in New York and New England. Through its power generation business, Avangrid owns and operates more than 75 energy generation facilities across the United States producing 10.5 GW of power for over 3.1 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,000 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America’s best corporate citizens – in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. The company was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2025 for the seventh consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit www.avangrid.com.